Which best describes a Grade II sprain?

• A. Mild tearing with little to no instability
• B. Complete tear or rupture
• C. Chronic inflammation due to overuse
• D. More serious injury causing instability in the joint

Answer: (D)

The key idea is the level of ligament damage and how much the joint becomes unstable. A Grade II sprain means the ligament is partially torn, which leads to more pain, swelling, and a noticeable loss of stability when the joint is stressed. It’s more serious than a mild stretch with little instability, but it isn’t a full rupture like a Grade III sprain. So the description that fits best is a more serious injury causing instability in the joint. The other options don’t fit: a mild tear with little instability describes Grade I; a complete tear describes Grade III; chronic inflammation from overuse isn’t a sprain grading description.